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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,874.14, 561,483.63 and 225,586.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,874.14, 561,483.63 and 225,586.12 is: 311,307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,874.14 : 561,483.63 = 225,586.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,874.14/561,483.63 = 225,586.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,874.14x = 561,483.63 × 225,586.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,874.14x = 126,662,913,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,662,913,535.22/406,874.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,307.36

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